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latte

LAH-tay

Latte (noun) means a coffee drink made with espresso and steamed milk, usually topped with a little foam. Example: “She ordered a large oat-milk latte on her way to work.”

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A coffee drink made with espresso and steamed milk, usually topped with a little foam.
"She ordered a large oat-milk latte on her way to work."
"He tried a matcha latte for the first time."

How to use latte

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA milky espresso-based coffee drink (or a similar drink made with tea or another flavoring).

Easily confused with
Common pairings
order a latte oat-milk latte iced latte

Word forms

lattes plural, lattes plural

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Etymology

Shortened from Italian caffè latte, literally "milk coffee".

Origin: Italian

caffe latte

Rhymes for latte

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Frequently asked questions

What does “latte” mean?

The word “latte” means a coffee drink made with espresso and steamed milk, usually topped with a little foam. In plain terms, a milky espresso-based coffee drink (or a similar drink made with tea or another flavoring).

How do you pronounce “latte”?

“Latte” is pronounced LAH-tay (/ˈlɑ.teɪ/ in IPA).

How do you use “latte” in a sentence?

Here is “latte” used in a sentence: “She ordered a large oat-milk latte on her way to work.”

What part of speech is “latte”?

“Latte” is a noun.

Where does the word “latte” come from?

The word “latte” comes from Italian. Shortened from Italian caffè latte, literally "milk coffee".

Is “latte” a common word?

“Latte” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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